HEALTH

Covid-19 update: Nigeria Nears 32,000 Cases with 664 new infections_Femi Ehiabhi

With 664 new infections, the number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has risen to 31,987. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this in a tweet on Saturday night. According to the agency, the new infections were recorded in 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Lagos maintained the lead position with a… Continue reading Covid-19 update: Nigeria Nears 32,000 Cases with 664 new infections_Femi Ehiabhi

CAMPAIGNS · ELECTIONS

INEC threaten political parties on Edo campaigns_Femi Ehiabhi

“Political parties are hereby reminded that in canvassing for votes, they must comply with the commission’s policy on conducting elections in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the regulations and guidelines governing same. They must also comply with the guidelines issued by health authorities. “Parties are enjoined to conduct issue-based campaigns in… Continue reading INEC threaten political parties on Edo campaigns_Femi Ehiabhi

AGRICULTURE · ECONOMY

10,000 Kaduna farmers get farm inputs from State Govt_Femi Ehiabhi

The Agro Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to 10,000 farmers in Kaduna State. Dr Yahaya-Aminu Abdulhadi, the Project Coordinator, made this known during the delivery of the farm inputs to farmers’ cooperatives at Biye, Giwa Local Government on Thursday. Abdulhadi said that the intervention… Continue reading 10,000 Kaduna farmers get farm inputs from State Govt_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH

China records more cases as second wave of coronavirus continues_Femi Ehiabhi

The Chinese government on Thursday said it received reports of nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland. The National Health Commission stated that all the new cases were imported, adding that of the nine new imported cases, three were reported in Liaoning and Shanghai each, two in Guangdong and one in Sichuan. The… Continue reading China records more cases as second wave of coronavirus continues_Femi Ehiabhi

SPORTS

Covid-19: Nigerian Women Premeir League Cancelled_Femi Ehiabhi

The Nigeria Women’s Football League [NWFL] board, yesterday, announced the cancellation of the 2019-20 Nigerian Women’s Premier League [NWPL] due to the coronavirus disruptions. The campaign, which was initially set to kick off on March 25, was postponed indefinitely four days earlier over the global health crisis. This cancellation means the women’s leagues, including the top-flight,… Continue reading Covid-19: Nigerian Women Premeir League Cancelled_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY

POS transactions value spikes 44% worth N1.64trillion in 5 months_Femi Ehiabhi

The value of Point of Sales transactions grew by 44 per cent to reach N1.64tn January to May 2020 as against a total of N1.14tn recorded in the first five months of 2019. Also the value of transactions via the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System Instant payment system and on Point of Sales terminals across the… Continue reading POS transactions value spikes 44% worth N1.64trillion in 5 months_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY · FINANCE

Nigeria’s Dangote Cement raises N250 billion in debt securities in H1_Femi Ehiabhi

Nigeria’s Dangote Group of Companies said its raised N250 billion from its recent debut N100 billion Dangote Cement Series 1 Bond in debt securities within six months in 2020. Under its N300 billion Bond programme, which was 150 per cent over-subscribed, to its earlier issued N150 billion commercial paper (CP) notes (series 13-16 under its… Continue reading Nigeria’s Dangote Cement raises N250 billion in debt securities in H1_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY · Governance

I want to develop the youth to be economically viable-Gov. Abdullahi Sule_Femi Eugene

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has given reasons for his preference for youths in making appointments into his government in the state. According to him, the composition of his appointments so far are mostly youths. He added that one of the cardinal objectives of his administration was to invest and develop the youths to become… Continue reading I want to develop the youth to be economically viable-Gov. Abdullahi Sule_Femi Eugene

OBITUARY

Former Vice Chairman of APC, Inuwa Abdulkadir, Dead_Femi Ehiabhi

Former National Vice Chairman North West of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Inuwa Abdulkadir, is dead. Abdulkadir was a member of APC’s national working committee that was dissolved recently. The late Inuwa Abdulkadir was also a former Minister of Youth and Sports Development during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. Until his death, Mr. Abdulkadir… Continue reading Former Vice Chairman of APC, Inuwa Abdulkadir, Dead_Femi Ehiabhi